Documentary Filmmaker for Cultural Programmes, Founder-Led Brands & Live Events
Short, observational films that capture atmosphere, character, and the lived experience of your programme or brand.
Speaker and Programme Films
I work with cultural institutions, conferences, and founder-led programmes to create short documentary films that capture the tone, ideas, and atmosphere of an event.
Selected Work
Documentary films and cultural commissions.
3,000 Miles To Land
Filmed from a small support vessel in the open Atlantic, this piece follows Liz Wardley during her solo ocean crossing.
The film is less about the achievement itself than the internal narrative that has been steering her forward since she was a teenager - and what happens when that story finally meets the open water.
Karakter Wijnimport | Quinta de Pellada
Filmed during an evening tasting at Karakter Wijnimport, this short piece follows the producers behind Quinta de Pellada as they introduce their wines.
Moving through the event’s conversations, gestures and small moments, the film builds an atmospheric portrait of the people behind the bottles.
Karakter Wijnimport | Mamette Prevostini
Filmed during Karakter Wijnimport’s Italian wine tasting in collaboration with Mamete Prevostini, this short piece follows the producers as they introduce their wines and the stories behind them.
Moving between the venue and the landscape of Convento San Lorenzo where the wines are made, the story becomes a quiet study of place, craft, and community.
Showreels
Commercial Showreel
A fast-paced reel showcasing branded, promotional and event work.
Atmosphere Showreel
An atmospheric reel showcasing work across cultural storytelling, hospitality and documentary.
Beginnings, Beckonings & Transformations
A photography series on 35mm film
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The Winter Storm
Remains are scattered along the shoreline.
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The Fortification
A tree blown into the lagoon is covered by a thick layer of ice.
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Nature's Clock
A forest lagoon slowly begins to unfreeze during a winter thaw.
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Diminishing Horizons
Cliffs run parallel along the coast until they disappear.
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Immersion
The environment around the lagoon begins to regain its natural color.
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Red Clay
A pool of wastewater collects on the outskirts of a farming community.
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The Internal World
A shed provides shelter through the warmest parts of the year
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Working From Home
A system of large grain silos is constructed in the center of the community
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Downward Pressure
A filtration system in the town gives the water inside its walls the appearance of stillness.
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A New Sense of Loyalty
A rail network connects them to the world outside of their small town.
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Distribution
Paths twist, wind, and diverge from one fixed point to create new patterns and combinations.
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Hidden Beauty
In the new urban landscapes, beauty becomes controlled, shaped and formed.
Nic Compall
I work in Documentary Storytelling across cultural institutions, founder-led brands, and live programmes - focusing on atmosphere, character, and the lived experience of each event.
My practice moves between long-form authorial work and commissioned documentary films, creating short, observational pieces that reflect the tone and rhythm of each programme without staging or overproduction.
Based in Amsterdam, working internationally.
Working on an event, project, or idea that could benefit from a story-driven, atmospheric film?
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